Inventory Manager
About The Position
The Inventory Manager improves inventory health and accuracy through process monitoring, problem solving, and continuous improvement. The role develops, implements, and maintains inventory accuracy processes and control procedures throughout the facility, analyzes discrepancies and root causes, and monitors inventory accuracy KPIs. It partners with operational and support teams to resolve inventory issues, ensures accurate inventory transactions, identifies inventory risks, and improves material visibility and inventory flow. The position also audits inventory handling practices, maintains control documentation, supports lean initiatives, and works with IT and business systems teams to improve ERP/WMS processes. Supervisor responsibilities may depend on the candidate’s skills and team makeup.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of inventory control, warehouse management, materials management, or manufacturing experience.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, such as Monarch and VeraCore.
- Experience with cycle counting, physical inventory management, and inventory auditing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain inventory accuracy processes and control procedures throughout the facility.
- Analyze inventory discrepancies and conduct root cause investigations to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
- Establish and monitor inventory accuracy KPIs, including count accuracy, location accuracy, inventory adjustments, and transaction compliance.
- Partner with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
- Ensure proper execution of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, consumption, returns, and shipments.
- Identify inventory risks related to obsolescence, excess inventory, shortages, and material loss.
- Implement process improvements to reduce inventory errors and improve material visibility.
- Audit warehouse and production inventory handling practices to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Develop and maintain inventory control documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory flow and material management.
- Collaborate with IT and business system teams to improve ERP/WMS inventory transaction processes.
- Monitor inventory adjustments and investigate unusual trends or variances.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May have supervisor responsibilities based upon candidate skills and team makeup.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
